About the Seychelles Parakeet
The Seychelles parakeet or Seychelles Island parrot is an extinct species of parrot that was endemic to the Seychelles in the Indian Ocean. It was scientifically named Palaeornis wardi by the British ornithologist Edward Newton in 1867, and the specific name honours the British civil commissioner Swinburne Ward who procured the specimens that formed the basis for the description. It was found on the islands of Mahé, Silhouette, and possibly Praslin. Ten skin specimens exist today, but no skeletons. Though the species was later moved to the genus Psittacula, genetic studies have led some researchers to suggest it should belong in a reinstated Palaeornis along with the closely related Alexandrine parakeet (P. eupatria) of Asia.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) |
| Species | Psittacula wardi |
| Species Codes | seypar2, SEPA |
| Conservation | extinct |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Seychelles Parakeet belong to?
The Seychelles Parakeet (Psittacula wardi) belongs to the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Seychelles Parakeet?
The Seychelles parakeet or Seychelles Island parrot is an extinct species of parrot that was endemic to the Seychelles in the Indian Ocean. It was scientifically named Palaeornis wardi by the British ornithologist Edward Newton in 1867, and the specific name honours the British civil commissioner Sw...
Where can I report a Seychelles Parakeet sighting?
You can log sightings of Seychelles Parakeet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code seypar2, or on iNaturalist.
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